Broadbill Swordfish (Mekajiki) - Hawaii-Seafood.org
Swordfish, also known as broadbill, broadbill swordfish, mekajiki or shutome in Hawaii, are the most widely distributed of all billfish in the Pacific Ocean. Swordfish caught in Hawaiian waters are between 10 and 600 pounds with most weighing in at 100 to 300 pounds.
Swordfish - Wikipedia
Swordfish are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood. These fish are found widely in tropical and temperate parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, and can typically be found from near the surface to a depth of 550 m (1,800 ft), and exceptionally up to depths of 2,234 m. [3] .
Species Profile: Broadbill Swordfish | PELAGIC Fishing Gear
May 4, 2016 · Xiphias gladius , a.k.a Elvis, more commonly known as the Broadbill Swordfish, is one of the most sought after fish in the sea by anglers and foodies’ alike. Swordfish can be easily recognized by their elongated, sword-like bill, purple hue, and cylindrical body. There are 12 different species of billfish, such as marl
Broadbill Swordfish ~ New Jersey Scuba Diving
Swordfish are pelagic, occurring in the open ocean in depths of over 300 fathoms. They prefer waters 55-65°F. During the summer they concentrate along the edge of the continental shelf but move further offshore to the warm Gulf Stream during the winter.
Swordfish ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
Swordfish, Xiphias gladius (Linnaeus, 1758), aka broadbills, are named for their long “bill” and, although they resemble members of the billfish Family Istiophoridae, they are actually the sole member of the Xiphiidae family.
Pacific Food Guide | Broadbill Swordfish - University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Broadbill swordfish is the most widely distributed billfishin the Pacific Ocean. The flesh is firm and pale to pink in color with red blood lines along the collar and tail. When cooked, the flesh is white and tender with a mild flavor (Hawaii Seafood Council, 2012).
Broadbill swordfish | Australian Fisheries Management Authority
Feb 15, 2023 · Broadbill swordfish is an oceanic species and is caught worldwide throughout tropical, temperate and occasionally cold waters. They are commonly found in eastern Australian waters, but they are also found in the waters of other …
Broadbill Swordfish - Saltwater Fish Species - Fishing Khao Lak
Broadbill Swordfish - Xiphias gladius - Common names, identification, location, temperature range, fishing methods and fighting characteristics of the Broadbill Swordfish.
Broadbill Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) - iNaturalist
Swordfish (Xiphias gladius), also known as broadbills in some countries, are large, highly migratory, predatory fish characterized by a long, flat bill. They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category, though elusive. Swordfish are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood.
Broadbill Swordfish - Encyclopedia of Life
Xiphias gladius (Broadbill Swordfish) is a species of ray-finned fishes in the family swordfishes. They are carnivores. Individuals can grow to 455 cm. They have sexual reproduction. Reproduction is oviparous and iteroparous.